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CANADA | Oct 15, 2025

[Blog] Prescriptions for aging well: Muscle, strength and protein matter

As we age, many of us begin to think more seriously about how to maintain our health, independence, and quality of life. In a recent webinar, Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, shared compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.

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Congratulations Age-Friendly Lethbridge

Pictured above from left to right: Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge East, Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, and Rob Miyashiro, Executive Director at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organiza
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Removing barriers for First Nations people

Alberta’s government is making life easier for First Nations people by eliminating the Alberta Indian Tax Exemption (AITE) card. After engaging with First Nations leaders, the government is discont
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Here's what the main federal parties are promising seniors

Tunney takes a look at the main parties' platforms for those 65 and older. Out of the gate, most of the parties have made promises to help seniors, largely focused on fixing the vulnerabilities expos
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Mental, physical health of Albertans nosedived during pandemic: doctors' group

Alberta physicians are confronting a “care deficit” after patient mental and physical health deteriorated over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the core finding of a recent survey by
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Opinion: Federal election campaign needs to address rising food costs

The ballot booth question will likely differ depending on what you really care about. But since everyone eats and most try to manage a limited food budget, the most important electoral issue will like
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Expanding Indigenous continuing care

Indigenous groups and organizations can now apply for grants under the new $154 million Continuing Care Capital Program. The new program offers one-time capital grants to support building, upgrading
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A radical plan to treat COVID’s mental health fallout

The NHS is trialling a new approach to tackling physical and mental health issues: ask what really matters. Social prescribing doesn’t just serve patients with obviously “social” issues, such as
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Annual pace of inflation hits 3.7 per cent in July, largest rise since 2011

Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation rose to 3.7 per cent in July, the biggest increase since May 2011. The year-over-year increase in the consumer price index compared with a 3.1 per
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Calgarians share tips to save money on groceries

With the price of beef and other grocery staples on the rise, Calgarians are looking for ways to reduce their food bills. Consumers face higher beef prices due to a drought that has crippled cattle p
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